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If anyone does make a substitution, both the animal and its substitute become holy and cannot be redeemed.&#8217&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/leviticus/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />You may not pick and choose between good and bad animals, and you may not substitute one for another. But if you do exchange one animal for another, then both the original animal and its substitute will be considered holy and cannot be bought back.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/leviticus/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />One shall not differentiate between good or bad, neither shall he make a substitute for it; and if he does substitute for it, then both it and the substitute shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He must not inspect whether it is good or bad, and he shall not make any substitution. But if he does make a substitution, both the animal and its substitute shall become holy; they cannot be redeemed.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/leviticus/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and the change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/leviticus/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He shall not inquire whether it is good or bad, nor shall he exchange it; and if he exchanges it at all, then both it and the one exchanged for it shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.’ ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/leviticus/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He is not to be concerned whether <i>it is</i> good or bad, nor shall he exchange it; yet if he does exchange it, then both it and its substitute shall become holy. It shall not be redeemed.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/leviticus/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He is not to be concerned whether it is good or bad, nor shall he exchange it; or if he does exchange it, then both it and its substitute shall become holy. It shall not be redeemed.&#8217&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/leviticus/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘He is not to be concerned whether <i>it is</i> good or bad, nor shall he exchange it; or if he does exchange it, then both it and its substitute shall become holy. It shall not be redeemed.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/leviticus/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He shall not inquire whether <i>it is</i> good or bad, nor shall he exchange it; or if he does exchange it, then both it and its substitute shall become holy. It shall not be redeemed.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/leviticus/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The man is not to be concerned whether <i>the animal is</i> good or bad, nor shall he exchange it. But if he does exchange it, then both it and its substitute shall become holy; it shall not be redeemed.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/leviticus/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He is not to inspect whether it is good or bad, and he is not to make a substitution for it. But if he does make a substitution, both the animal and its substitute will be holy; they cannot be redeemed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/leviticus/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He is not to inspect whether it is good or bad, and he is not to make a substitution for it. But if he does make a substitution, both the animal and its substitute will be holy; they cannot be redeemed.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/leviticus/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and that for which it is changed shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/leviticus/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />no matter how good or bad it is. If you substitute one animal for another, both of them become holy, and neither can be bought back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/leviticus/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and that for which it is changed shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/leviticus/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You must not look to see if it is good or bad or exchange it. But if you do exchange it, both the first animal and its substitute will be holy. They cannot be bought back."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/leviticus/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You may not arrange the animals so that the poor animals are chosen, and you may not make any substitutions. If you do substitute one animal for another, then both animals will belong to the LORD and may not be bought back. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/leviticus/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He is not to examine it to see if it's good or bad or even exchange it. If he does exchange it, what has been exchanged as well as its substitute is sacred. It is not to be redeemed."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/leviticus/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He must not inspect whether it is good or bad, and he shall not make any substitution. But if he does make a substitution, both the animal and its substitute shall become holy; they cannot be redeemed.??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/leviticus/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The owner must not examine the animals to distinguish between good and bad, and he must not exchange it. If, however, he does exchange it, both the original animal and its substitute will be holy. It must not be redeemed.'" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/leviticus/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He shall not search whether it is good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he changes it at all, then both it and that for which it is changed shall be holy. It shall not be redeemed.'"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/leviticus/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He shall not search whether it is good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he shall change it at all, then both it and the change of it shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/leviticus/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He shall not examine whether it is good or bad, neither shall he exchange it. If he exchanges it at all, then both it and that for which it is exchanged shall be holy. It shall not be redeemed.’” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/leviticus/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />he does not inquire between good and bad, nor does he exchange it; and if he really exchanges it, then it has been [holy] and its exchange is holy; it is not redeemed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/leviticus/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> he enquireth not between good and bad, nor doth he change it; and if he really change it -- then it hath been -- it and its exchange is holy; it is not redeemed.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/leviticus/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He shall not search between good to evil, and he shall not exchange it; and if exchanging, he shall exchange it, and it was, it and its exchange shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/leviticus/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />It shall not be chosen neither good nor bad, neither shall it be changed for another. If any man change it: both that which was changed, and that for which it was changed, shall be sanctified to the Lord, and shall not be redeemed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/leviticus/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />It shall not be chosen by what is good or bad; neither shall it be exchanged for another. If anyone has exchanged it, both that which was exchanged, and that for which it was exchanged, shall be sanctified to the Lord and shall not be redeemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/leviticus/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />It shall not matter whether good ones or bad ones are thus chosen, and no exchange may be made. If any exchange is made, both the original animal and its substitute become sacred and cannot be redeemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/leviticus/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Let no one inquire whether it is good or bad, or make substitution for it; if one makes substitution for it, then both it and the substitute shall be holy and cannot be redeemed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/leviticus/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He shall not inquire whether it is good or bad, neither shall he exchange it; and if he exchanges it at all, then both it and the exchange thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/leviticus/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He shall not inquire between good and bad and between bad and good and he shall not exchange it, and if he will exchange it, that and its exchange shall be holy and it shall not be repurchased.'"<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/leviticus/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He shall not inquire whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it; and if he change it at all, then both it and that for which it is changed shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/leviticus/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Thou shalt not change a good for a bad, or a bad for a good; and if thou shouldest at all change it, its equivalent also shall be holy, it shall not be redeemed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/leviticus/27-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NWs_V1RyMFo?start=7821" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/leviticus/27.htm">Instruction on Tithes</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>Every tenth animal from the herd or flock that passes under the shepherd’s rod will be holy to the LORD. <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">He must not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1239.htm" title="1239: yə·ḇaq·qêr (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To inquire, seek. A primitive root; properly, to plough, or break forth, i.e. to inspect, admire, care for, consider.">inspect</a> <a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">whether it is good</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên- (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">or</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: lā·ra‘ (Prep-l, Art:: Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">bad,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and he shall not</a> <a href="/hebrew/4171.htm" title="4171: yə·mî·ren·nū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 3mse) -- To change. A primitive root; to alter; by implication, to barter, to dispose of.">make any substitution.</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: wə·’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">But if</a> <a href="/hebrew/4171.htm" title="4171: hā·mêr (V-Hifil-InfAbs) -- To change. A primitive root; to alter; by implication, to barter, to dispose of.">he does make a substitution,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4171.htm" title="4171: yə·mî·ren·nū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms:: 3mse) -- To change. A primitive root; to alter; by implication, to barter, to dispose of."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">both the animal</a> <a href="/hebrew/8545.htm" title="8545: ū·ṯə·mū·rā·ṯōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Exchange, recompense. From muwr; barter, compensation.">and its substitute</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh- (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh- (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">shall become</a> <a href="/hebrew/6944.htm" title="6944: qō·ḏeš (N-ms) -- Apartness, sacredness. From qadash; a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity.">holy;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">they cannot</a> <a href="/hebrew/1350.htm" title="1350: yig·gā·’êl (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To redeem, act as kinsman. A primitive root, to redeem, i.e. To be the next of kin.">be redeemed.’”</a> </span><span class="reftext">34</span>These are the commandments that the LORD gave to Moses for the Israelites on Mount Sinai.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/13-12.htm">Exodus 13:12-13</a></span><br />you are to present to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD. / You must redeem every firstborn donkey with a lamb, and if you do not redeem it, you are to break its neck. And every firstborn of your sons you must redeem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-17.htm">Numbers 18:17</a></span><br />But you must not redeem the firstborn of an ox, a sheep, or a goat; they are holy. You are to splatter their blood on the altar and burn their fat as a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-22.htm">Deuteronomy 14:22-23</a></span><br />You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. / And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/14-28.htm">Deuteronomy 14:28-29</a></span><br />At the end of every three years, bring a tenth of all your produce for that year and lay it up within your gates. / Then the Levite (because he has no portion or inheritance among you), the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow within your gates may come and eat and be satisfied. And the LORD your God will bless you in all the work of your hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/26-12.htm">Deuteronomy 26:12-13</a></span><br />When you have finished laying aside a tenth of all your produce in the third year, the year of the tithe, you are to give it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, that they may eat and be filled within your gates. / Then you shall declare in the presence of the LORD your God, “I have removed from my house the sacred portion and have given it to the Levite, the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, according to all the commandments You have given me. I have not transgressed or forgotten Your commandments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-5.htm">2 Chronicles 31:5-6</a></span><br />As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/10-37.htm">Nehemiah 10:37-38</a></span><br />Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/13-12.htm">Nehemiah 13:12</a></span><br />and all Judah brought a tenth of the grain, new wine, and oil into the storerooms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">Malachi 3:8-10</a></span><br />Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. / Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Matthew 23:23</a></span><br />Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-42.htm">Luke 11:42</a></span><br />Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-12.htm">Luke 18:12</a></span><br />I fast twice a week and pay tithes of all that I acquire.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-5.htm">Hebrews 7:5</a></span><br />Now the law commands the sons of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people—that is, from their brothers—though they too are descended from Abraham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-22.htm">Genesis 28:22</a></span><br />And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/18-21.htm">Numbers 18:21-24</a></span><br />Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting. / No longer may the Israelites come near to the Tent of Meeting, or they will incur guilt and die. / The Levites are to perform the work of the Tent of Meeting, and they must bear their iniquity. This is a permanent statute for the generations to come. The Levites will not receive an inheritance among the Israelites. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He shall not search whether it be good or bad, neither shall he change it: and if he change it at all, then both it and the change thereof shall be holy; it shall not be redeemed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/27-10.htm">Leviticus 27:10</a></b></br> He shall not alter it, nor change it, a good for a bad, or a bad for a good: and if he shall at all change beast for beast, then it and the exchange thereof shall be holy.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/leviticus/27-32.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-14.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-10.htm">Change</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-10.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/genesis/45-22.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/exodus/4-31.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-10.htm">Exchange</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-10.htm">Exchanged</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-14.htm">Good</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-32.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/exodus/18-15.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/leviticus/19-10.htm">Pick</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-19.htm">Really</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-29.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-10.htm">Substitute</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-31.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/3-13.htm">Animal</a> <a href="/numbers/13-19.htm">Bad</a> <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Change</a> <a href="/numbers/23-19.htm">Changed</a> <a href="/judges/14-12.htm">Changes</a> <a href="/1_samuel/9-5.htm">Concerned</a> <a href="/numbers/18-31.htm">Exchange</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/14-25.htm">Exchanged</a> <a href="/numbers/2-2.htm">Good</a> <a href="/numbers/3-3.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/numbers/27-21.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/23-25.htm">Pick</a> <a href="/numbers/22-37.htm">Really</a> <a href="/numbers/3-46.htm">Redeemed</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Substitute</a> <a href="/numbers/1-22.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/numbers/3-13.htm">Whether</a><div class="vheading2">Leviticus 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/27-1.htm">He who makes a singular vow must be the Lord's</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/27-3.htm">The estimation of the person</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/27-9.htm">of a beast given by vow</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/27-14.htm">of a house</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/27-16.htm">of a field, and the redemption thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/27-28.htm">No devoted thing may be redeemed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/leviticus/27-30.htm">The tithe may not be changed</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/leviticus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/leviticus/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He must not inspect whether it is good or bad</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the principle of impartiality in offerings to God. In the context of Leviticus, the Israelites were instructed to tithe their livestock, and this command ensured that the selection process was not influenced by human judgment. The idea is that all offerings, regardless of perceived value, are equally acceptable to God. This reflects the broader biblical theme that God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>). It also underscores the concept of trust in God's provision, as the Israelites were to offer without discrimination.<p><b>and he shall not make any substitution</b><br>The prohibition against substitution highlights the importance of integrity in worship. Once an animal was designated as part of the tithe, it was to be given as is, without replacement. This rule prevented individuals from attempting to offer something of lesser value after initially selecting a better animal. It aligns with the biblical principle of giving God the first and best of what one has (<a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9</a>). This also foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who was offered without blemish or substitution (<a href="/hebrews/9-14.htm">Hebrews 9:14</a>).<p><b>But if he does make a substitution</b><br>This clause acknowledges human nature and the possibility of disobedience. It serves as a warning and a deterrent against attempting to circumvent God's commands. The allowance for substitution, albeit with consequences, reflects God's understanding of human frailty and the need for clear guidelines in worship practices. It also points to the seriousness with which God views vows and offerings, as seen in other parts of Scripture (<a href="/ecclesiastes/5-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:4-5</a>).<p><b>both the animal and its substitute shall become holy</b><br>This outcome underscores the sanctity of what is dedicated to God. Once an animal is designated as holy, its status cannot be revoked, and any attempt to substitute it results in both animals being consecrated. This principle reinforces the idea that what is given to God is set apart and cannot be reclaimed for common use. It mirrors the New Testament teaching that believers are to be living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God (<a href="/romans/12.htm">Romans 12:1</a>).<p><b>they cannot be redeemed.’”</b><br>The final phrase indicates the irrevocable nature of the consecration. Once an animal is dedicated, it cannot be bought back or exchanged, signifying the total commitment required in offerings to God. This reflects the broader biblical theme of redemption, where certain things, once given to God, are beyond human reclamation. It also prefigures the ultimate redemption through Christ, who paid the price for humanity's sins, a transaction that cannot be undone (<a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">1 Peter 1:18-19</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The author of Leviticus, who received the laws from God on Mount Sinai and communicated them to the Israelites.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The recipients of the Levitical laws, including the instructions on tithes and offerings.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine lawgiver who established the covenant with Israel and provided these laws to guide their worship and community life.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/tithing.htm">Tithing</a></b><br>The practice of giving a tenth of one's produce or livestock as an offering to God, as outlined in <a href="/bsb/leviticus/27.htm">Leviticus 27</a>.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/substitution.htm">Substitution</a></b><br>The act of replacing one animal with another in the context of offerings, which is specifically addressed in this verse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_principle_of_holiness.htm">The Principle of Holiness</a></b><br>The verse underscores the holiness of what is dedicated to God. Once something is set apart for God, it is considered holy and cannot be redeemed or substituted. This teaches us about the seriousness of our commitments to God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_worship.htm">Integrity in Worship</a></b><br>The prohibition against inspecting or substituting animals for offerings highlights the importance of integrity in our worship. We are called to give our best to God without trying to manipulate or alter our offerings for personal gain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a></b><br>By not allowing substitutions, God teaches His people to trust in His provision. We are reminded to rely on God's sufficiency rather than our own understanding or resources.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a></b><br>The stipulation that both the original and substitute animals become holy if a substitution is attempted serves as a warning against disobedience. It illustrates that our actions have consequences, and we must adhere to God's commands.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_leviticus_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_blood_of_christ_mean.htm">What is the meaning of the Blood of Christ?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_support_penal_substitution.htm">Is penal substitution supported by biblical scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_a_sacred_vow_exchangeable.htm">Leviticus 27:9-10: Why would a sacred vow be transferable or exchangeable if the offering is truly consecrated to God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_lev._9_7-8_and_heb._10_4_align.htm">In Leviticus 9:7-8, how can the idea that priests make atonement for the people be squared with Hebrews 10:4, which says animal sacrifices can't truly remove sin?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/leviticus/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) <span class= "bld">He shall not search whether it be good or bad.</span>--That is, the owner is not to pick out the good ones from the bad, but, as described above, is to mark every tenth one as it comes out of the fold as belonging to the Lord.<span class= "bld"><p>And if he change it at all.</span>--See <a href="/leviticus/27-10.htm" title="He shall not alter it, nor change it, a good for a bad, or a bad for a good: and if he shall at all change beast for beast, then it and the exchange thereof shall be holy.">Leviticus 27:10</a>.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/leviticus/27-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He must not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֧א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">inspect</span><br /><span class="heb">יְבַקֵּ֛ר</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḇaq·qêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1239.htm">Strong's 1239: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plough, break forth, to inspect, admire, care for, consider</span><br /><br /><span class="word">whether it is good</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֥וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּֽין־</span> <span class="translit">(bên-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bad,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָרַ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ra‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he shall not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">make any substitution.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְמִירֶ֑נּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·mî·ren·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4171.htm">Strong's 4171: </a> </span><span class="str2">To alter, to barter, to dispose of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">But if</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאִם־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he does make a substitution,</span><br /><span class="heb">הָמֵ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(hā·mêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Infinitive absolute<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4171.htm">Strong's 4171: </a> </span><span class="str2">To alter, to barter, to dispose of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">both the animal</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֧וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and its substitute</span><br /><span class="heb">וּתְמוּרָת֛וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ṯə·mū·rā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8545.htm">Strong's 8545: </a> </span><span class="str2">Barter, compensation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall become</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָֽיָה־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yāh-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">holy;</span><br /><span class="heb">קֹ֖דֶשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(qō·ḏeš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6944.htm">Strong's 6944: </a> </span><span class="str2">A sacred place, thing, sanctity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they cannot</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">be redeemed.’”</span><br /><span class="heb">יִגָּאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(yig·gā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1350.htm">Strong's 1350: </a> </span><span class="str2">To redeem, act as kinsman</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/leviticus/27-33.htm">Leviticus 27:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/leviticus/27-33.htm">Leviticus 27:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/leviticus/27-33.htm">Leviticus 27:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/leviticus/27-33.htm">Leviticus 27:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/leviticus/27-33.htm">Leviticus 27:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/leviticus/27-33.htm">Leviticus 27:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/leviticus/27-33.htm">Leviticus 27:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/leviticus/27-33.htm">Leviticus 27:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/leviticus/27-33.htm">Leviticus 27:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/leviticus/27-33.htm">Leviticus 27:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/leviticus/27-33.htm">OT Law: Leviticus 27:33 He shall not search whether it (Le Lv Lev.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/leviticus/27-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Leviticus 27:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Leviticus 27:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/leviticus/27-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Leviticus 27:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Leviticus 27:34" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>